Spring sweet like a box of candies

In the spring, Helsinki sheds its winter coat. When the snow melts and the temperatures rise, the city starts to fill with sunlight and bustle. So head to terraces, markets, coastal paths, parks, and numerous events.

Cherry Park in Roihuvuori
Antti Harkio

I love spring because it reminds me of how everything is possible. The first tufts of grass appear in the parks as hundreds of locals climb the steps of the cathedral to soak up the long-awaited sun. Welcome to Helsinki in springtime!

-Maj

Local Helsinkian

Seasonal food

Head for the markets to pick up the fresh spring harvest. As the asparagus season gets underway in the beginning of April, many local restaurants usually have special asparagus theme weeks that can last until May or even June, depending on the restaurant in question. The traditional asparagus menu features boiled white and green asparagus served with Hollandaise sauce and poached egg.